Groves man arrested for stealing car from Beaumont gas station

Chester Smith, 32, is accused of stealing a car and leading officers on a six-mile chase.

Chester Smith, 32, is accused of stealing a car and leading officers on a six-mile chase.

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Chester Smith, 32, is accused of stealing a car and leading officers on a six-mile chase.

Chester Smith, 32, is accused of stealing a car and leading officers on a six-mile chase.

Groves man arrested for stealing car from Beaumont gas station

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A Groves man was arrested after allegedly stealing a car and leading officers on a 6-mile chase, Beaumont Police said.

Chester Smith, 32, is accused of stealing a Chevrolet Impala from the parking lot of a gas station on 23rd Street in Beaumont on Saturday.

He was located traveling on I-10 and refused to stop for Beaumont Police and Jefferson County authorities, BPD Officer Carol Riley said. "A vehicle pursuit ensued for approximately six miles," she said.

Smith stopped the car near Fannett Road and Cardinal Drive, and ran into the woods, where he was caught by a BPD officer and his canine, Riley said.

Smith was treated for a bite from the police dog, and taken to Jefferson County Jail. He is charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and evading arrest in a motor vehicle.